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The 15 Best Tours in Sicily

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Every tour on the site, one page, the best up top. These 15 stand out across the whole island right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and why it earns the spot. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of them quite fits your trip.

Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m - Rifugio Sapienza and the cable-car start that changes the whole mood

1.Mount Etna: Summit Guided Hiking Tour up to 3,400 m

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,792 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65Our pick

Guided Mount Etna summit hike to 3,000–3,400 m with certified volcanological guides, cable car views, lava trails, and Valle del Bove.

“As a solo female traveler this was an incredible tour of Etna, the guide was really informative and we covered a lot of ground across the vulcano. Make sure you either bring lunch with you or buy a sandwich from the cafe before you leave for the tour. Incredible views to enjoy your lunch!”

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Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting - Up Around 2,000–2,100m: Craters, Old Lava, and an Easy Trek

2.Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,028 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Small-group Etna trip from Catania with crater walk, lava cave helmets, cantucci and zibibbo, plus sunrise or sunset views.

“The tour guide was outstanding, very knowledgeable and prompt. However, the description of this excursion was very deceiving.. we were not aware we'd be hiking 2100 meters It was very exhausting and unexpected.”

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Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour - Meeting up in Palermo’s historic center (and why the start matters)

3.Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

A 3-hour Palermo walking tour on the Mafia’s real role in daily life, plus the civic anti-mafia movement and local resistance efforts.

“It was a very interesting tour different to common city tours so you get to see Palermo from a different view.”

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Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Taormina: Ancient Theater Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide - A Theater That Changed Jobs: Greek Layout to Roman Spectacle

Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket - Start at Politeama Theatre: Finding Your Stop and Your Pace

5.Palermo: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-hour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,410 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Hop-on hop-off Palermo bus in 24 hours from Politeama Theatre, with 2 routes plus optional Monreale and Mondello beach transfers.

“I did 3 Tours, the A,B & C Line...you see a lot...I liked most the A-line(historic Palermo) and the C-line to Monreale(take a stop for the Cathedrale)- it is worth it...Driversbwere great - the bus-tour was easy to find”

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From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch - Favignana village time: tuna history and easy strolling

Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves - Picking the Right Day: Timing, Weather, and What You Can Control

7.Catania: Sunset Jeep Tour of Mount Etna and Lava Flow Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,113 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $71

Sunset jeep tour of Mount Etna from Catania with lava caves, Hornitos craters, Zafferana Etnea tastings, and views from 2000 m.

“We truly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience the Etna volcano in a way that feels very comfortable and safe. Our tour guide Gaetano has drove us around all the best spots and provided us with a dose of knowledge about the volcano. Not only was it educational, but also very entertaining. We got to experience the cave with the flashlights and also taste some Sicilian snacks and wine. The perfect ending of the whole trip was getting to see the sunset from a truly amazing spot at 2000mt. If you get Gaetano as your guide you will for sure not be bored ;))”

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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty - Capo Street Market: the sensory “why” behind Sicilian street food

Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo - Price and Value: $82 for Transportation That Saves a Headache

9.Segesta, Erice and Salt Pans Full-Day Excursion from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

A single-day, small-van style trip from Palermo to Segesta, Erice, and the Trapani salt pans area, with scenic driving and self-paced exploring.

“Marco was a great driver and we had a very fun day. He drove very carefully and was concerned for our safety and comfort. Would definitely recommend! He is a very nice guy!”

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Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Sicily: Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch - The 2002 lava-front visit: close-up Etna without the climbing commitment

10.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,766 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Volcanic Etna by SUV and hike, then a cool swim in the Alcantara Gorges river. Includes cave, lunch, and guided transfers.

“It was the best day of our week in Catania. The local pick up was most welcome so we didn't have the public transport to deal with. Our guide Giannni was on time, considerate and very knowledgeable. Lunch was good, including hot drink and water. Etna and the Gorge were awe inspiring features which we enjoyed immensely.”

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Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt - Getting to altitude fast: cable car and 4x4 up to 2,800 meters

11.Etna: summit craters trekking with volcano guide 3350mt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,712 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Trek Etna’s summit craters with a certified volcano guide, riding cable car and 4x4 up high for rim-walk views.

“Everything was perfect! Max is a super guide, very kind with everyone. He gives us many informations about the history of Mount Etna and Sicily in general. We walked in the sulfuric land and saw beautiful panoramic views. Don't be shy and book a trip with them, it worth it!”

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Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails - Silvestri Craters at 1,850–2,400 meters: the geology lesson you can walk on

12.Catania: Mount Etna Trekking Tour Beyond the Tourist Trails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,596 reviews · 7 hours · from $81

Trek beyond the crowds on Mount Etna with a naturalist guide, Silvestri Craters, Valle del Bove, a lava cave, and a sandy descent.

“Amazing! Antonio was a really good guide. You get all the equipment you need. Learned so much and got to hike for real. Amazing views even when the weather was crazy windy and rainy.”

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Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour

Palermo: Teatro Massimo Opera House Guided Tour - Your walking route: foyer first, then auditorium, then the stage

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour - Where you meet and how to start without stress

Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour - What you’ll taste: arancine, panelle, crocchè, sfincione and cannolo

15.Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,486 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

A 3-hour Palermo Old Town walk that mixes classic street food tastings with key historic sights, guided in English.

“Food was ample and a nice experience. Fabrizio was knowledgable, passionate, and humorous. Three hours is a good length of time for a food and history tour.”

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